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Legendary Chicago congressman Dan Rostenkowski died yesterday at the age of 82. We have more on his life and his legacy to Chicago -- both good and bad -- with the author of the book Mr. Chairman: Power in Dan Rostenkowski's America.

Eddie Arruza looks at the challenges facing college graduates who are in the hunt for jobs.

A bust of Sir Georg Solti was dedicated in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory in 1987. Two of our viewers noticed it was missing and are wondering where it went. We find out in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey. Manhattan Project and CP-1

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The jury in the Blagojevich trial tells the judge they can't reach a unanimous verdict on all the counts. What does this deadlock mean for the future of the case? Elizabeth Brackett was in court and explains.

How do jurors sort through a complex case like the Blagojevich trial when there are virtually no rules as to how to go about deliberating? A panel of experts take us inside the jury room.

The once very powerful Illinois congressman Dan Rostenkowski died today. Carol Marin looks back at his life.

Carol Marin sits down with some people who were close to the man known as "Mr. Chairman."

We rebroadcast a clip from a John Callaway interview from 2000 with Dan Rostenkowski, who talks about his political career and his federal corruption conviction. Watch the entire interview

With no word yet from the jury in the Rod and Robert Blagojevich trial, their defense attorneys believe the silence means the jurors are fighting. Elizabeth Brackett tells us why.

As jury deliberations in the trial of Rod Blagojevich enter their third week, two former U.S. attorneys discuss their own high-profile corruption cases.

Mayor Daley's former patronage chief Robert Sorich was the subject of a much-publicized federal corruption case. We talk to the Sorich trial jury foreman about what really goes on during jury deliberations.

We find out how the Greater Chicago Food Depository has helped kids receive nutritious meals during the summer months.

What do you do after winning the 2010 National Urban Debate Championship? Visit the President at the White House, of course. The two winning Whitney Young High School seniors join us in our studio.

How does a master sommelier cure a hangover? Alpana Singh reveals her favorite tricks on tonight's edition of Ask Alpana. Alpana’s Favorite Wine App: WineToMatch 2006 Moulin d’Issan Bordeaux Superieur – $20 2008 Pierre Guillemot Bourgogne Rouge - $20

Colorful defense attorney Sam Adam Jr. sits down exclusively with our Elizabeth Brackett on the ninth day of jury deliberations. He talks about how he and his client are handling the waiting game.

Carol Marin talks to three seasoned reporters who've covered their fair share of high-profile corruption trials in Chicago.

Was Sam Zell misled during the Tribune Company buyout deal? WBBM's Kris Kridel joins us to explain what a bankruptcy court examiner found while combing through the details of the deal.

We meet the four boys who have spent the past five months starring in the title role in the Chicago production of Billy Elliot: The Musical.

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Still no decision from the jurors in the Blagojevich trial. But is the media coverage too much? Mayor Daley delivers his State of City address. In it, he vows to give back $20,000 in his salary. Was the unofficial launch of his re-election campaign? And in sports, can the Blackhawks repeat without their star goalie? And was Ozzie Guillen's tirade against Major League Baseball's treatment of Latino players racist?

Elizabeth Brackett reports on the waiting game at the Federal Building, and how reporters and cameramen are passing the time as they await a verdict in the Blagojevich trial.

Eddie Arruza and the foreman from the case against Scott Fawell offer some insight as to what the Blagojevich jury may be going through.

One of the newest inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame joins us to share her love for the Beatles.

We'll revisit our behind-the-scenes look at Oxxford Clothes, the suit maker prominently mentioned in the Blagojevich trial. Oxxford Clothes

We find out more about the colorful murals under Lake Shore Drive and their connection to the local community in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.